Open Poetry #28 |
watching Helen write (for slick lady) |
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
She has a rhythm to herself-- secret smile guards memory veranda creaking old porch swing as the ice in her tea melts a soggy sprig of mint within one knee is tucked the other keeps the rock of ages timed. Blue eyes match the sky in depth her vision just as far away watch her pull the silken thread another pillow for her bed every stitch another word taut and smooth to rest her head-- sleep will keep her dreams tonight. [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (08-19-2003 04:35 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't believe I've ever seen a finer etching of Helen as she appears to us...this is simplicity, and elegance...and beauty of one... to another. Well done, Serenity... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Serenity...you know...this is how I picture her as well.... Beautifully written... Love ya pretty lady! ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
So mellow! A fine portrait. Thank you for sharing it. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Meeting your own challenge . . . and kind of you, K I think she's going to like this. e |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity This is as lovely as she is, and like she is. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, my gosh Karen! This is awesome. I can see Helen this way perfectly! hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
back to the rotation of working nights again days seem to be just like the others (sigh) tonight as I drove home for lunch I was thinking when is it all going to be different where is the joy I pray for opened pip and found this I printed it so I could read it over and over during the rest of my shift can I say thank you and not make it sound so simple and stupid? you really don’t know what you have done for me today such heaviness now seems a little lighter just one question though when I go back into work and think of this in my pocket and my mascara is running how am I going to look tough to the inmates Karen thank you Thank you so much |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
aint voyerism grand very thoughtful blazey |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now that was pretty slick as I see her too. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful portrait |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh my. Helen? You can say, flat-out, "simple and stupid" and it wouldn't sound simple and stupid. You made me happy tonight, knowing I could help a little. And truly, this just wrote itself, as I read YOUR poetry. Hugs lady. And everybody? Thank you all for helping me to thank HER. She's so quiet sometimes--I just thought she should be celebrated a bit. Thanks for helping me. Love to all. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Karen . . . Oh my - what insight you have this is perfect! and Helen . . . *smile* do me a favor? Go hug yourself from me Many a night, your words comforted me Bless you both, two extremely special ladies xxoo |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This is truly who she is within. Beautifully done. Crystal |
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